The company's purpose is the permanent management of participations in Switzerland and abroad, financing and consulting activities for subsidiaries, the holding of trademarks, patents and other intangible assets, as well as all services exclusively conditioned by the holding function. The company can establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad and participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, as well as conduct all business that is directly or indirectly related to its purpose. The company can acquire, encumber, sell and manage real estate in Switzerland and abroad. It can also provide financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, as well as grant guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties.